Safe Pro Files Patent for AI-Powered Drone Vision System Enhancing Explosive Threat Detection Accuracy Ahead of U.S. Army Exercises
Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI), a developer of AI-powered defense and security solutions, has filed a new patent application for an advanced computer vision algorithm designed to improve the accuracy of detecting small explosive threats in drone-captured imagery. The innovation, detailed in the patent titled “Object Detection Precision Enhancement Methods, Tools and Systems,” represents a significant advancement in AI-driven object detection, particularly in high-volume, real-time operations. The new algorithm enhances the precision of AI models when analyzing complex visual data from drones, enabling faster and more reliable identification of small, hard-to-detect threats. This improvement is especially critical in large-scale missions such as landmine clearance, border security, and battlefield reconnaissance, where speed and accuracy are paramount. The development stems from real-world deployment and extensive data collection, with Safe Pro’s platform now processing over 2.2 million drone images and identifying more than 41,400 explosive threats across 11,400 hectares—over 28,000 acres—of land. The company has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its technology in active conflict zones, including Ukraine, where its system has contributed to identifying explosive hazards. Dan Erdberg, Chairman of Safe Pro Group, emphasized the importance of real-world experience in refining the company’s AI capabilities. “Our AI team continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, turning real-world data into smarter, more reliable threat detection,” he said. “This advancement strengthens our position in both defense and humanitarian applications, giving decision-makers unprecedented situational awareness.” The company’s intellectual property portfolio continues to grow. It already holds U.S. Patent No. 12,146,729, which covers autonomous detection, identification, and labeling of explosives in orthomosaic images using AI. The patent, valid until 2043, underpins the company’s flagship technology, SpotlightAI™, which is used in both cloud-based (SpotlightAI™) and edge-deployed (SpotlightAI™ OnSite) configurations. Safe Pro has also expanded its global IP protection by entering the national phase of its PCT application in 47 jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe (with extensions to Bosnia and Herzegovina), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and Ukraine. The company recently received official publication notices in Australia, Israel, and the European region, marking key steps toward securing international patent rights. The technology, powered by Safe Pro’s SPOTD platform, leverages high-resolution drone imagery and GPS-tagged geospatial data, processed through a cloud-based ecosystem on Amazon Web Services. The system is designed to scale across military, commercial, and humanitarian operations, offering a safer, faster alternative to manual analysis. Safe Pro will showcase its enhanced capabilities during upcoming U.S. Army events, including the 2026 Concept Focused Warfighter Experiment (CFWE), the Live Breach exercise, and the CFWE Maneuver (CFWE-M) technology demonstration. As the company advances its mission in defense and humanitarian demining, it continues to build on its growing body of real-world data and user feedback to drive innovation. For more information, visit https://safeprogroup.com.
